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1856 Proceedings of the National General Ticket Agents’ Convention
Original mid-19th century railroad document titled “Proceedings of the National General Ticket Agents’ Convention” held in Boston, Massachusetts on April 16, 1856 and printed in Philadelphia by Crissy & Markley.
This booklet contains the official proceedings and reports of early railroad ticket agents discussing ticketing systems, fares, baggage rules, coupon tickets, and settlement of accounts between railroads during the formative years of American rail travel.
Railroads and representatives mentioned inside include:
• Pennsylvania Railroad
• New York & Erie Railroad
• Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
• Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad
• Buffalo & Erie Railroad
• Hudson River Railroad
• Illinois Central Railroad
• Chicago & Rock Island Railroad
• Vermont Central Railroad
• Great Western Railroad of Canada
Pre-Civil War railroad material like this is increasingly difficult to find and offers a fascinating look at how early railroads coordinated passenger travel and ticketing systems.
Details
• Date: 1856
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Printer: Crissy & Markley, Philadelphia
• Format: Original pamphlet booklet
• Pages: 16
• Condition: Good antique condition with light age wear and creasing. Pages intact and readable.
A nice piece of early American railroad history and railroadiana.
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